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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07
SHARP CONVICTED.

The Aged millionaire Convicted OF the
Charge of Bribery.
NEW YORK, June 30.-Yesterday. the
thirty-fourth and last day of the Sharp
trial. dawned bright and clear. The aged
defendant shuffied into court at one door as
Judge Barrett came in at another. He ap-
peared much more feeble than usual, walk
ing with great difficulty to his place. Mr.
Stickney commenced to sum up. He said
that he would not attempt to deliver an
eloquent address, but to make clear, SEN
sible argument that would appeal to reason
ing men. The jury was asked to send
Sharp to prison and to impose practically a
sentence of death upon him, because some
body had corrupted the board of aldermen
Colonel Fellows then made an appeal to
the jury on behalf of the prosecution, after
which Judge Barrett proceeded to deliver
his charge TO the Jury.
The jury then retired, and after an alb
sence of thirteen minutes, returned into
court with verdict of guilty, with a rec
ommendation to mercy. The aged prison
er's head dropped He was removed to the
Ludlow street jail Sentence will be passed
July ID. The penalty is not more than ten
years at hard labor, or a fine of $1,000, or
both. A new trial will be asked.
The verdict was reached On the first bal
lot. AS Sharp stepped to the walk on his
arrival at the Jail he said: Boys, now it's
all over, I'll tell you that 1 never gave one
penny to Alderman Fullgraf or any other
alderman
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07
DRIVEN TO SUICIDE.
a Settler Pursued by Railroad Corpora
tIOns Until He Seeks Relief la Suicide.

a kettter Pursued by Railroad Corpora
tI0ns Until He Seeks Relief ia Suicide.
WAsuISGroN June ga deplorable in
stance of the result of land grant railroad
persecution OF settlers has been brought
to light in the case OF E. L. Logwood, a
settler on land withdrawn for the Atlantic
& Pacific road in California Logwood's
homestead entry was allowed by Commits
sioner Sparks, the land having been ex-
empted from the railroad grant by prior
settlement claim The company did not
oppose the settlers proof, and under the
rules of the department it could not there
after antagonize his claim But the attor-
neys for the company filed an appeal to
the Secretary, submitted arguments and
notified the settler of their &C
ton, although they knew that an
appeal did not lie there Commissioner
Sparks rejected the company's appeal and
ordered patent to issue to the settler. The
attorney for the Southern Pacific Railway
Company then appeared with an appeal
and printed argument which he sent TO the
settler on the ground that the land was also
within the indemnity limits of the Southern
Pacific road. This appeal was rejected by
the Commissioner for the reasons that the
land being within the granted limits OF the
Atlantic q Pacific could not be claimed by
the Southern Pacific, ruling well known
to the latter's company, and as the case
before the ONCE was one between
the settler and the Atlantic & Pa
cific, the Southern Pacific could
not be party and had no standing as an
appellant. These proceedings and the dila-
tory motions of the railroad attorneys con-
sumed much time. The case was, however,
finally cleared of all encumbrances and
patent was issued to the settler and de-
livered to his attorney in Washington and
by him he forwarded it to California. This
gentleman has just received a letter from
the administrator of Logwood's estate, who
says that upon the report of the brief OF
the attorney for the Southern Pa
ciic Railroad Company Logwood be-
came respondent and perhaps in
sane, at all events he wound up by
committing suicide, saying that he might
have a show with one railroad, but could
not possibly beat two. This case is re-
garded at the department as emphasizing
the necessity for the contemplated action
of the department under the order of the
President i'll the Guildford Miller case, to
remove the grasp of railroad companies
from public lands within railroad indemnity
limits under indemnity Withdrawals which,
as stated by Commissioner Sparks, in his
annual report TO Congress, are used to COM
pei settlers to purchase railway waivers or
ACCOMPLISHMENTS when the companies have
no right to the land
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07
Bartholdrs Great work

The statue of Liberty enlightening the
the harbor of New York, is one of the most
sublime artistic conceptions of modern
times. The torch of the goddess lights the
nations of the earth to peace, prosperity
and progress, through Liberty. But "lib-
erty'' is an empty word to the thousands Of
poor women enslaved by physical ailments
q hundredfold more tyrannical than any
Nero. To such sufferers DR.. Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription holds forth the promise of
a speedy cure 1t is a specific in all those
arrangements, irregularities and weak
women. The only medicine sold by drug
gists, under a positive guarantee from the
manufacturers, that it will give satisfac-
ton in every case, or money will be re-
funded. See guarantee printed on wrap
per enclosing bottle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07
OTTAWA ASSEMBL -
Logan Memorial Services-Grand Army
Notwithstanding Closed.

Logan Memorial ServlceS-Gran0 Army
Exercises-FOrmallyC Closed.
OTTAWA, Kan, June 30.-At the Assem-
bly, yesterday eleven o'clock was the hour
announced for the Logan memorial SER
vices, and the tabernacle was filled long be-
fore that time. The stage was tastefully
decorated, no attempts at profusion being
made. In the middle of the stage,
little toward the front, hung a
lifelike portrait in oil of the late General
John A. Logan, who was the orator of the
day one year ago. 1t was heavily draped.
Among those of prominence seated on the
stage were: Senator Preston B. Plumb,
General James Gibson, of Ohio; General F.
w. Butterfield, OF Kansas City; Depart
ment Commander of Kansas T. II. Howard,
of Winfield; Comrade c. W. Oldroyd Com
mander of George II. Thomas post, No. Is, of
Ottawa; Colonel H. B. Sprague, of San Fran
cisco; Rev. DR.. Davis, of Baldwin ; Robert
Atkinson, of Ottawa; Colonel l.. FL. Wa
ters, of Kansas City; Rev. d. G. Miner and
DR.. j. l.. Hurlbut. The ceremonies opened
with dirge played by the Williamsburg
band-siXteen pieces-at the conclusion of
which Rev. DR.. Davis, of Baldwin, prayed
that the blessing of God might rest upon
the audience assembled and upon the
spirit of the soldier. The choir then
sang, after which Dr. Hurlbut made
several announcements and formally intro
duced the chairman of the meeting, Sen
ator Plumb, who spoke briefly. In the
evening the tabernacle was filed with an
audience who came to attend the G. A. X.
platform meeting and to listen to remarks
by Colonel l.. II. Waters, Senator Dick
Blue and others. After the exercises Rev.
d. G. Miner, the president, spoke briefly
and formally closed the assembly.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07
YELLOW EeXeE

NEW ORLEANS. June 29.-Some five hun
dred hospital tents belonging to the Gov
ernment and stored here have been shipped
to Florida for use by the refugees from
Key West Information has been received
that eight additional cases of yellow fever
have developed during the last three
days, evidencing a rapid spread of
the disease and giving cause fo. the
most serious apprehsnsi All these cases
have developed in different parts of the
island, showing that the disease is now be-
yOnd the control of the health authorities
and Is no longer confined TO the laboring
classes The present disease differs some
what in character from yellow fever which
has ragged before, being more fatal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

A Number Recommended for COnhrmAr
LONESOME for Rejection.

A Number Recommended for COnfirmAr
LONESOME for Rejection.
WASHINGTON, June 30.-The Commits
sioner of the General Land Office has trans
mitted to the Secretary of the Interior for
submission to Congress reports from the
Surveyor General OF New Mexico, upon
several private land claims in that Terri
tory. The Ocate claim is recommended for
rejection on the ground of noncompliance
with the conditions of the grant. The
Surveyor General adds that the claim is
impracticable of location on account Of
vagueness and Indebtedness Of description.
The Plaza Blanca claim the Surveyor Gen.
eral recommends for confirmation ''accord-
Ing to the boundaries given, reserving to the
United States all the minerals that may be
within the boundary mentioned" The tract
claimed covers an area of about Il, 600 acres.
In his letter of tranSmittal the Commits
sioner recommends that in the event of the
confirmation of the claim, it be limited to
the land actually granted by the Spanish
Government, which the Commissioner de-
cides was about Ii acres. The clam known
as the PuebloS of Santo Domingo and San
Felipe is recommended for confirmation to
the extent of about l, 145 acres. The claim
known as the town OF Abiquin, to the ex-
tent of about 1850 acres, Is recommended
for rejection, on the ground that the claim
ants have failed to show grant by the
Mexican Government, or any evidence OF
there ever having been one. In the
case of the Las Huertes claim, the
Surveyor General, sin view Of the
unsatisfactory proof as to the exist
ence and whereabouts of the original title
papers," etc, recommends its rejection. To
this recommendation the Commissioner
adds the suggestion that Congress pass an
act definitely rejecting the claim. The
Domingo Valdez claim is recommended for
rejection on the ground that claimants
failed to prove legal titles or equitable
claim. AS to the Las Truchas claim, the
Surveyor General stated that the grant is
believed to be good and valid one, and is
approved to the heirs and representatives
Of Francisco Monies Vigil according to the
boundaries set forth in the act in their pos
session. A preliminary survey of this
claim was made in 1888, showing it to con-
tain about 10, 314 acres.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07
Political Sentences.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 30.-The Of7icidl
Messenger announces that twenty-one per-
sons were tried at st. Petersburg between
June and Is on charges of being active
members of secret society called 1.-THE
Will of the People," of completely in sew
eral murders, including that of the chief of
police, Colonel SuGeikin; OF participation in
a number of robberjes; OF having assisted
ing taken part in the starting of unlawful
secret printing offices. Three of the pris-
Oners were acquitted, but the rest were all
sentenced to death. The sentences were,
however, committed in two cases to exile in
Siberia, and in those Of the others to life
Imprisonment at hard labor.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07
BARB-WiRE SUIT.
The Monopoly Gets q Surprise at st.
Louis.


Louis.
ST. LOUIS, June 29.-An action to which
great significance is attached was taken
yesterday in the United States Court. In
the case of Washburn q Moen VS.. the Free
man Wire Company, continuance was
granted at the request of the plaintiffs,
who had asked for an in junction to restrain
defendants from manufacturing six. point
barb wire under the Burnett-Scott patents.
The defendants allege that Washburn &
Moen, the great wire monopolists, must
dismiss the suit eventually, and thus throw
open the doors to free competition. The re-
suit attained yesterday hinges on the
injunction granted against the South
ern Wire Company which at
tracted SO much attention last Feb
ruary, when the statement was pub
lished that the decision represented gain
of nearly $1,000 900 to the Worcester
manufacturers At that time the affidavits
of Jacob Brotherton,' John U. Butler,
Charles E Butler and s. E. Brotherton were
submitted, showing that A. S. Burnell had
obtained the patent from Brotherton's shop
in 1875, and did not take out patent until
1877. These dispositions were taken by
Washburn to inIalidate the Burnell q Ross
claim. The suit with the Southern Wire
Company was an amicable one, and, sub
sequent to the ruling, was settled to the
common satisfaction of parties interested
The Freeman Wire Company cited this evil
dence in support of their claim that Wash
burns title was invalidated by the pre-
vious manufacturing of BrothertOn. Judge
Thurston, the famous patent attorney Of
Boston, was taken aback at the unex pected
turn of affairs, and asked for a continuance
to allow him = chance to enter a demurrer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07
Roan,inp backwards.

WASHINGTON, June 30.-To- morrow the
following Presidential post Offices will be
relegated to the fourth class, having fallen
below the minimum for presidential offices:
Silver Cliff, COL Iveriton and Dy-
'Vopton, Conn., Ketchum, Idaho;
'Griggsville and Havelock, H.; Elk
ader, Iowa; Carbonate and Fort
Leavenworth, Kan Wiseasset, Me-. FouT-
lerville, Grand Ledge and Morenci, Mich. {;
Albany, Mo-; White Sulphur Springs,
Mont; Angelica, n Y; New Richmond
and Wagerly, o.; Knox, North Clarendon
and Punx sutawney, Pa Martinsville, Va.
and CiSoS, Tex.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07
HAD Been There Before.

4 Chicago man visiting Cincinnati
was being shown around by a citizen,
who said:
-Now, let us go and see the Widows
Home"
The Chicago man put his finger to the
side of his nose and winked, and then
said:
''Not much, Mary Ann; 1 saw awidow
home once, and she sued me for breach
of promise and proved it on me, and it
cost me sixteen thousand dollars. No,
sir; send the widows home in a hack. "
Carl Pretzers National
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

The treatment of many thousands of cases
Of those chronic Ee3 9s and distressiing
Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y,
has afforded q vast experiences in nicely adapt
ing and thoroughly testing remedies for the
DR.. Pierce,s FaVOriIe Prescription
valuable experience. Thousands of testimo-
malls, received from patients and from physi-
Tate a and Obstinate cases which had banned
their skill. prove it to be the most wonderful
suffering women. 1t is not recommended as
"cure-all," but as q; most perfect Specific for
woman's peculiar ailments
it imparts strength to the whole system,
and to the womb and its appendages in
rundown" debilitated teachers. milliners,
dressmakers, seamstresses, "shop-girls," house
GENERALLY. Dr. Prces FsvoTite PPescripten
Is the greatest earthly boon, being unequaled
as aa Ps0otStnT and hu sr9eMxIh Se uIniS
nerVine, "Favorite Prescription" is une-
qualed and is invaluable in allaying and sub
hanstion. proetratiOn, hysteria. spasms and
other distressing, nervous symptoms COM
disease of the womb. 1t induces refreshing
sleep and relieves mental anxiety and de-
DR.. Pferce,s FavOrite Prescription
is a legitimate medicine, carefully
compounded by an experienced and skillfnl
physician, and adapted to womans delicate
Organization. 1t is purely vegetable in its
compOstion and perfectly harmless In its
effects in any condition of the system. For
morning sickness, or nausea, from whateveT
cause arising, weak stomach, indigestion, dyS-
pepsia and kindred symptoms, its use, in small
doses, will prove very beneficial
"EaVOrite Prescription" Is posi-
tive cure for the most complicated and OBJ
stinate cases of leucorrhea, excessive flowing.
painful menStr1ation, unnatural 6upprcssiOnsv
prolapsus. or falling of the womb, weak back,
female weakness" anteverSion, retroversion,
bearing down sensations, chronic congestion
inflammation and liberation OF the womb, in
| fiammation, pain and tenderness in OYaries,
accompanied with :" internal heat"
As a regulator and promoter of func-
tional action, at that critical period of change
| from girlhood to womanhood, Favorite Pre-
and can produce only good results 1t is
equally efficacous and valuable in its effects
when taken for those disorders and derange-
ments incident to that later and most critical
period, known as :" The Change of Life"
"FaVOrite Prescriptions when taken
| in connection with the use OF DIR. Pierce 9
| Golden Medical Discovery, and small laxative
| doses of DIR. Pierce's Purgative Pellets little
Liver Pills.. cures Liver, Kidney and Bladder
| diseases. Their combined use also removes
blood taints, and aboishes cancerous and
| scrofulous humors from the system.
| 0EavOrlte Prescription - is the only
| medicine for women, sold by druggists, und O +
| u positive guarantee, from the manu-
case, or money will be refunded. This guaran-
| tee has been printed on the bottle-wrapper.
| and faithfully carried out for many years
Large botsieS goo doses $780, or six
For large. illustrated Treatise on Diseases on
cents in stamps. Address,
Worlds DiSpsnSaJ Medical Association,
663 Main St, BUFFALO, NY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

there were ave fair sisters. and each had m
Flora Would fain be q fashionable dame;
Scholarly Sussn's selection was books;
Coquettieh Cora cared more for good looks;
Anna. ambitious, spired after wealth:
Sensible Sarah sought nrst for good health.
So she took DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and grew healthy and blooming.
Cora's beauty quickly faded; Susan's eye
sight failed from over-study; Flora became
nervous and fretful in striving after fash
ion, and q sickly family kept Annals hus-
band poor. But sensible Sarah grew daily
more healthy, charming and Intelligent,
and she married rich
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

MANY People refuse to take Cod Liver
Oil on account of its unpleasant taste.
This difficulty has been overcome in SCOTS
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophos-
phites. It being as palatable as milk, and
the most valuable remedy known for the
treatment of Consumption, Scrofula and
Bronchitis, General Debility, Wasting Dis
eases of Children, Chronic Coughs and
Colds, has caused physicians in all parts of
the world to use it. Physicians report our
little patients take it with pleasure. Try
Scott's Emulsion and be convinced.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

FooD makes Blood and Blood makes
Beauty. Improper digestion of food neces-
sarily produces bad blood, resulting in a
feeling of fullness in the stomach, acidity,
heartburn, sick-headache, and other dys-
causes indigestion, constipation, bilious
ness and loss of appetite. TO remove these
troubles there is no remedy equal to Prick
~ Ash Bitters. It has been tried and
proven to be specific.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07
CIVIL SERVICE.
The Commission Defines Partisanship-A
Suspended Official Reinstated.

The Commission Defines Partisanship-A
Suspended Official Reinstated.
WASHINGTON, July The Civil Service
Commission has made important order
in regard to what constitutes partiSanship
in the service. The decision was on the
case of Edward E. Neale, of Indiana who,
in April, while a clerk in the Adjutant Gen
erals Office, War Department, was dis
missed the service on account of activity
in politics. 1t appears that he was a Re-
publican candidate for the Legislature,
and declined at the instance of his superiors
TO withdraw his name, whereupOu he was
dismissed. The Commission holds
that Neale was only exercising
his rights citizen, and that
unless his candidacy detracted from his eff
ficiency a clerk, which was not alleged
or shown, that his dismissal was improper
from the cause stated. The Commission
therefore held that Neale is still clerk of
the department and is eligible for examina-
ton Had Neale neglected his duties in
the interests of his candidature," explained
Commissioner Oberly, ''that would have
constituted partisanship, but his mere cam
didaey did not"
The civil service examination in the Adju-
tant Generars Office, War Department, for
promotions, has been completed with the
result that of thirty men examined six
failed and of the twenty-seVen women eX-
amiRed two failed. The number of marks
necessary to pass successfully is .15, while
the maximum is 100. The marking
for efficiency was done at the
War Department by the divi-
sion chiefs while that of marking ex-
animation papers was done at the civil SER
vice room. In all but one instance said
Commissioner Oberly, ''the working. of the
two separate boards, each without knowl-
edge of the other, was almost Identical or
in other words, clerks who stood highest
in efficiency stood highest in their examina-
tion.'' The6lerks wko failed are retained
in office, and if at the next examination
six months hence, they fail, may be dis
missed within the discretion of the Score
tary.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07
Fell Through a burning Bridge.

KEoKUK, Iowa; June 29.-The locomotive
and nine cars attached to Chicago, Bur-
hngtOn & Kansas City freight train fell
through burning bridge between Donel
son and Warren, Iowa The bridge con-
slsting of a truss span and eleven spans of
trestie, was consumed, together with car
load OF cattle and seven freight cars. The
total loss is estimated at between s., COO
and $4,000. The engineer and fireman
saved their lives by jumping from the en-
ginA.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07
Two Meu Wounded in Attempt TO Rob
California Stage.

SAN FRANCIsoo, CAL, June 3O.-A special
dispatch from Forest City, Shasta County,
gives the following particulars of one of
the most savage attacks By highwaymen in
the annals OF the coast. The stage which
runs between FOpest City aud the Noun
tain House was attacked at a bend in the
Goad yesterday afternoon By highwaymen-
The driver, not heading theE command to
stop, was fired at by one of them and
wounded. A passenger sitting by the
driver also received a wound, but so far as
can be learned from reports received here
neitSer of them We're seriously injured
The Eobbers got nothing, as Wells, Fargo
& Co.'s treasure box contained nothing III
the shse1e of valuables-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

The Grown Prince of Italy is a
very clever young man. He Is only
eighteen years of age. but can speak
f1uently five or six languages. He can
talk strategy with General or science
with a scientist.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

THE world astounded with the startling
and new disclosures of science on the pol
sonous effects of the alcohol in wine, beer,
whisky. brandy, etc See the July number
of Demorests Monthly. Price 20 cents
Sold everyw here, or address w. Jennings
Demorest, 10 East 14th Street, n. Y.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

THE three RS brought Regret. Reproach
1884. The three P's, when signifying Dr..
Pierce's Purgative Pellets, bring Peace to
the mind, Preservation and Perfection OF
health to the body.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07
THESE earthquake quivers are very ar
rowing.

r. W. TAxsILL & Co, Chicago:
Everybody wants ''Tansilps Punch" sc
cigar now; they were always good but OF
late they have improved. 1 heartily ap-
prove of your way OF doing business, you
are sure to hold and increase your trade.
A. AREND, Druggist, Chicago, Ill
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

PIso's Remedy for Catarrh is agreeabl
to use. 1t is not liquid or a snuff. soc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

SHUN Ointments and Lotions for skin dis
eases and use Glenn'S Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, soc. The best
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

If afflicted with Sore Eyes use DIR. Isaac
Eye Water. Druggists it. Csc.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

STANDS to reason-the gentleman who
has the floor.-BoSton Transcript.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

An early strengthening to get your
wife to build the fire.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

In favor Of protection-the old maid
Hdrper's BdEGr.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-07-07

PocKErrNa the insult-accepting bribel
Boston Gazette